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THE UBYSSEY Vol. LXVII, No. 29 Vancouver, B.C. Tuesday, January 15,1986 *>?■; 48 228-2301 Faculty morale down Faculty morale all over the university is dropping, says an associate education professor, while the administration is pressuring faculty to retire early and negotiations on how to fire faculty in the event of a financial crisis drag on. "Everyone is being apprehensive. Morale has lowered across the university as a whole," Donald Fisher, a Committee of Concerned Academics member, said Monday. Fisher said the UBC administration's recent advertisement in UBC Reports is designed to encourage people to come forward and negotiate a deal to leave UBC. "The pressure is on a little," he said. "Everyone who is thinking about what is happening is worried," said Fisher. He added faculty are concerned whether staying at UBC is the right career decision. He said unfair dismissals due to UBC's financial crisis are a real danger but that the faculty association should get safeguards against this. The recent advertisement which encourages faculty to voluntarily retire is only part of an administration policy begun two years ago, said associate education professor James Gaskell. Gaskell said this policy is one way the university is trying to meet next year's shortfall, which may reach $18 million if provincial funds are cut five per cent again. 'The early termination policy may or may not help prevent an exigency," he said. Faculty association president Elmer Ogryzlo said the association is also encouraging voluntary retirement to prevent firings. He said for firings to occur the university must show there is a financial exigency which cannot be solved without forced retirements. "(The adminis- Completion prop comes to debate tration) can't force people to retire but it's hard to accommodate a five per cent cut in other areas," he said. Ogryzlo refused to say how many faculty might be eliminated if UBC receives another five per cent cut. The faculty association and the administration are in the middle of negotiations on a process by which people are fired, Ogryzlo said. Faculty members are worried that without a clear procedure academic freedom and fair dismissals are threatened, he said. Administration officials were unavailable for comment Monday. • Ill al By PATTI FLATHER Major proposals on letting students complete programs that are cut and on suspending admission to the first year bachelor of education are coming before senate this. Wednesday. Grad centre talks show progress By DAVE STODDART Both the university administration and the Graduate Student Society are optimistic about the future of services for graduate students, although disagreements remain over a proposed hike in the graduates' fee levy. Representatives from both sides said Monday there are important developments in the prolonged dispute which began when the university closed the Graduate Student centre last spring. Brian Bain, GSS executive secretary, said recent dialogues with the university have been positive. "Things are going in the right direction now," he said. "We may still have disagreements concerning some of the particulars but at least we agree in principle." Bain said the GSS is striving to preserve good prices and accessible service at the centre. "I'm confident now that we can maintain the sendees we've had in the past," he said, adding the GSS wants to expand services in the future. Neil Risebrough, associate vice- president student affairs, said recent talks with the GSS have been fruitful. But he added the society should re-evaluate their current fee levy, which has remained at $11 per student since 1958. "It's not realistic to assume that SI 1 will buy the same services today as iv. did 27 years ago," Risebrough said. "We can't continue to pay their bills. We don't want to service their debt either." The university cited an alleged GSS deficit of more than $80,000 as one reason for the centre takeover. Risebrough said the board of governors will be asked to levy a fee on the graduate students. "This will be similar to the recent fee levy on the (Engineering Undergraduate Society)," he said. "The university See page 3: GRADS A motion by lawyer Grant Bur- nyeat asks for a review of senate budget committee's December recommendation that students enrolled in programs should not be guaranteed to finish them. "People who are already enrolled should be allowed to complete their program before the cuts are implemented," Burnyeat, a senate convocation member, said Monday. He said he introduced the motion because senate as a whole should discuss how cuts due to UBC's financial shortages are implemented, not just committees. The university may be legally liable if it does not endorse the so- called grandfather clause which allows students to finish their chosen degrees, he added. Burnyeat said senate must take a strong stance affirming that "under no circumstances" is anyone already in a program forced out of it. The motion calls for senate's curriculum committee to review budget committee's report, but Burnyeat said he will accept requests for a friendly amendment to have senate debate the issue directly. The debate will probably happen at Wednesday's meeting at 8 p.m. in the law building, he said. "It's a crucial meeting," said Don Holubitsky, a student board of governors' representative. He said if UBC will not let students finish See page 3: FACULTY Anarchist advocates personal change JOANNE DEVLIN REACHES for basket during game last weekend at UBC. See story page 8. By RICK KLEIN People will continue to be exploited until they begin to take control of their own lives, an eminent anarchist philosopher and social ecologist said Sunday. "The question of empowering people to take control of their own lives is the central question of our times," Murray Bookchin told 400 people in SUB auditorium Sunday. Bookchin said we are witnessing the decline of citizenship. He spoke of an acquaintance in New Yo'rk "who refuses to clean up his street- front. He pays taxes and says the city should do it. Meanwhile, he lives in filth. We are losing citizens and gaining taxpayers," he said. The economic situation today is similar to that in the 1930's Bookchin said. "Back then we were fighting in the streets. Ii never oc- :urea to us that there was nothing *e couid do " But Bookchin said the raaicai protests of that day are no ionger ■■eievant in '.odav's world.'" The left-right divisions of class, the emphasis on economic exploitation, one can't talk of workers anymore, but of fathers, mothers, people. The traditional concept of revolution is gone, we need broader definitions of change." Bookchin said the women's movement represents an attempt to do this. "Feminism has led to a reexamination of our lifestyles and the old social categories — domination is something that extends beyond economics." There are deeper issues being raised today, Bookchin said, such as the relationship oi men to women, of humans to nature, and the significance of hierarchy. Domination will not disappear unless our bronze warrior mentality is replaced with a more cooperative, survival-oriented attitude he added. Bookchin spoke on the European green movement. "In Germany the old boundaries are becoming blurred." he said. Old conservative farmers are join ing with student radicals, housewives are protesting with hippies all under the green banner. Bookchin said the greens share common convictions on peace, ecology and grassroots democracy. "But their politics is largely intuitive, they lack a unified theory." Bookchin said he feels socialism and capitalism are converging, noting the case of China. Under both capitalism and socialism technology is seen as the savior that wiil free mankind from toii. he said. The old ideologies profess eventual freedom based upon domination, pressing the nose to the grindstone and submitting to the organizational hierarchy," said Bookchin. But he added: "It is nonsense that someone is going to come along with a key and unlock the jail. You cannot have freedom evolving from domination." Bookchin will speak again today at 12:30 in Buchanan A100. Page 2 THE UBYSSEY Tuesday, January 15, 1985 "mm ISfStT.! Intelligent life found in Maritimes I find it hypocritical that your solicitation for letters includes "No sexist or racist letters, please." when you publish articles such as "Cuppies suffer Maritime rednecks and green lobster" and include pictures with an obvious Maritime backdrop, subtitled "There's no intelligent life here," in your paper (Jan. 9/85). If you find the prejudices of small town Maritime folk unappealing, you should also object to the prejudices your reporters express towards the inhabitants of the East Coast equally repulsive. How dare Charlie Fidelman and Chris Wong condemn these people for their nar- rowmindedness, when their own tolerance for cultural differences is also sorely lacking. Perhaps the money spent to send your delegates to the conference could have been put to better use improving their journalistic skills and broadening their views on Canada's various cultural groups. Grant R. 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We can't allow budget pressures to strip our morals." Holubitsky said if senate decides to accept their budget committee's advice then senate's decision will influence the board of governors to also scrap the grandfather clause. And Holubitsky said senate should seriously consider the senate admissions committee's proposal to suspend admission to the first year of the elementary and secondary education program as well as to both first and second year special education. "If you're preventing people from enrolling in a program then you're cutting it at least temporarily." He said this is the first major proposal for program cuts, adding elementary and secondary education comprise a large portion of the education faculty. Senate must establish guidelines before it decides what to cut and this has not yet been done, Holubitsky said, adding the whole of senate and not just committees should decide what is cut. Cy Finnegan, an admissions committee member and science dean, Make Yourself At Home •^IKEKjIJIOUSjB The Deke Fraternity House 5765 Agronomy Road Live without rush hour. withm minutes or SUB! Rooms are NOW AVAILABLE FOR RENT Please phone either David Kety or ErikMadaonat 224-9930 for detajte. Any Deke wil tel you: "The food is fantastic and waking to class saves money on gas!" refused Monday to discuss the committee's proposal, saying it originated with education dean Daniel Birch. Birch earlier denied the proposal is a first step to cut back his faculty. He said students will enter arts or sciences now before entering education, adding he would be very surprised if his faculty was cut. Grads oppose fee increase From page 1 cannot ask all UBC students to pay for the GSS debt. Risebrough also said not enough students use the centre so a large percentage of their revenue must come from an increased levy. "The faculty club could never operate from a fee levy so low." Brian Bain denied an increased levy is needed. But he said he is confident GSS proposals can be implemented. "Because we've kept up such a struggle over the past six months we can argue from a position of strength," Bain said. "This should demonstrate that students can in fact bring about positive change." FASCINATED BY SOCRED vision of high tech enamored student relaxed during break. AFTER UBC? BRIEFING FOR THE REAL WORLD A series of seminars to help students re-enter the non-academic world Wednesday. January 23, 1985 11:30 Interview Skills Paying Back a Student Loan Communication Skills and Dealing with People 12:30 Writing A Resume Personal Goals and Career Planning Women in the Labour Force: Dealing with Traditional Stereotypes 1:30 Women in the Labour Force: Nontraditional Occupations Starting Your Own Business Managing Your Personal Finances Thursday. January 24, 1985 11:30 Personal Goals and Career Planning Finding a lawyer, an accountant and a bank manager Writing a Resume Volunteer Work - A Means of Gaining Career Experience 12:30 Women in the Labour Force: Nontraditional Occupations Business Etiquette Time Management and Project Planning Job Search Techniques 1:30 Time Management and Project Planning Communication Skills and Dealing with People Interview Skills Friday. January 25. 19B6 11:30 Business Etiquette Volunteer Work —a means of gaining Career Experience Managing Your Personal Finances 12:30 Paying Back a Student Loan Starting Your Own Business How to get into Graduate Studies 1:30 Women in the Labour Force: Dealing with Traditional Stereotypes Grants and Scholarships for Graduate Students REGISTER AT THE A.M.S. 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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Telephone: 224-1911 Visa & Mastercard Accepted Page 4 THE UBYSSEY Tuesday, January 15,1985 It's up to us There are many among us who believe democracy to be the best, albeit most difficult, form of government, and proudly preach (if not dictate, like our southern neighbors) the virtues of our governmental ideology. There are fewer of us who realize the problems of popular rule within Canada itself. That the cruise missile is being tested in northern Alberta despite national polls showing a majority opposed to it is an example. There are no doubt even less of us, the student body, who are aware that the failure of democracy extends to the campus itself. Democracy depends on informed and concerned participants, yet when only seven per cent of the student body voted for their representatives on the board of governors and the senate last year, we can only blame ourselves when the decision-making process becomes arbitrary, exclusive, and obscure. One wonders if the majority of students actually advocated student funds being used to recarpet the Alma Mater Society executive wing of Spaceship SUB last fall. The debate continues whether students or student leaders are to blame, but all agree that most students are unaware of the importance of their representatives. Few understand that their two representatives on the board of governors are the sole student voice within the group that sets the university's budget and tuition levels. The board has more say in the future of the university than the president. When so few participate in the decision-making process, the concerned minority are forced to overcompensate with dramatic acts, as when several students held a symbolic funeral march in protest of tuition hikes before last January's board of governors budgetary meeting. The less than optimum results echo the stress placed upon the democratic process. As the Students for a Democratic Society of yesteryear becomes the Students for a Democratic University of today, which boasts about two dozen concerned members, it is obvious students need to show they care in order to make democracy work here, and now. Vote. It's the least you can do. THE UBYSSEY January 15, 1985 The Ubyssey is published Tuesday and Fridays throughout the academic year by the Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia. Editorial opinions are those of the staff and are not necessarily those of the university administration or the AMS. Member Canadian University Press. The Ubyssey's editorial office is SUB 241k. Editorial department, 228-2301/2305. Advertising 228-3977/3978. What do Ubyssev staffers Charlie Fidelman, Gordon Clark, Sarah Millin, Hui Lee and Rorv Allen have in common? It is more than slurred speech and dumbstruck expressions. Robert Beynon, Monte Stewart, Robbin Robertson, Dave Stoddart and Patti Flather share more than a perverse pleasure in late night bouts of the printers. And Yaku, Dave Magowan and Denise Coutts' Weil the clue can be found in that hole in the ground where slick slime has been known to cluster. Letters PM's peace support just more baloney During and immediately after the recent federal election campaign, the Progressive Conservatives pledged, if elected, to make disarmament a top priority. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney said his party would support a bilateral U.S.-Soviet freeze and claims that the Tories "take second place to no one in our committment to secure a durable and lasting peace for all Canadians and for the world". External affairs minister Joe Clark said; "I believe the nuclear threat is so serious that having some impact on reducing the buildup of arms and trying to reverse the pattern of destruction in which the world has sunk must be the most important priority." The words of the new Tory government on the subject of peace are admirable; their actions are not. In November, Canada was one of only 12 countries in the world to vote against a bilateral and verifiable U.S.-Soviet nuclear weapons freeze, including two NATO countries and all Warsaw Pact countries. As well, four other NATO nations refused to vote no and abstained. Canada's negative vote on the freeze not only breaks a Tory campaign promise, it also makes Canada one of only 12 countries in the world to be officially on record as being in favour of a continued arms race. The Conservatives have also announced that the U.S. air-launched cruise missile will be tested three more times in the next two months. The modern cruise missile is a serious and destabilizing escalation of the arms race. Canada has already been asked to contribute one billion dollars, as an initial payment only, to help upgrade NORAD's air defences, primarily to meet the expected threat posed by modern, long-range Soviet cruise missiles now in development. Canada's security and economy would be greatly improved if, instead of participating in the development of cruise missiles, it took a stand on banning this new, destabilizing weapon. The Conservatives have also announced that they hope to deal with the unemployment crisis by greatly increasing military spending. Yet, study after study has shown that the military is the least efficient type of government spending for job creation. Large increases in wasteful and capital intensive military spending will not solve our economic and employment problems — they will only make them worse. In addition, the new minister of national defence Robert Coates claims he wants to be the "Caspar Weinberger of Canada". Canada is enthusiastic about Canada getting involved in Reagan's Star Wars scheme; but seems unconcerned about revelations that the U.S. has contingency plans to deploy nuclear weapons in Canada (apparently unknown to Canada) in a crisis. The actions of the Tory government, in its early days in office, clearly contradict the public statements about the "top priority" of disarmament. Because the government is new, it is probably sensitive to public opinion, and may be receptive to public pressure. Such pressure is especially warranted at this time, because the government is currently reviewing policy. its foreign and defence One proven and effective way of applying pressure is by writing letters to politicians. Politicians claim that each letter they receive is generally counted as representing 200 persons who have the same opi nion but don't bother to write letters. UBC Students for Peace and Mutual Disarmament are holding a special letterwriting meeting on Friday, Jan. 18th at 12:30 p.m. in SUB 205. We will also be discussing other Reps with spine needed During the next year UBC will be in a state of serious contraction. Many departments will be cut, and tenured faculty will likely be dismissed. This has never happened at a major university in Canada or the United States before, and there will be quite a lot of fighting over just who or what gets cut. I urge you to consider voting for those students who have the guts to stand up and speak out, clearly and persuasively, on students' behalf. Now is not the time for sycophants or timidity. Your student representatives, especially on senate, may not be able to form strong enough voting blocks to resist faculty self-interest, Election machine in gear Again, the election machinery is going full-tilt to prepare for the upcoming elections. The senate and board of governors elections is the first matter of business, this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 16, 17 and 18. Firstly, I would like to remind candidates that they must present a budget and a copy of their poster to the elections commissioner before polls open on Wednesday. Each candidate is allowed to have one poster within five metres of poll stations, and if a supply of posters (20) is submitted along with your budget, they will be displayed at poll booths. Secondly, we still need many poll clerks for this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and for the AMS executive elections Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1. These are paid positions. Finally, a reminder to all board and senate candidates that all campaigning must cease by 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Any publication or distribution of material after this time may result in candidate disqualification. Any questions? Contact Don Mustard at the elections office: SUB 246/228-2361. Don Mustard AMS elections commissioner tactics and strategies we can employ to protest the government's two- faced policy on the arms race. As Edmund Burke once said: "Nobody made a greater mistake than (s)he who did nothing because (s)he could only do a little." Gary Marchant grad studies but they may be able to remind senate that the interests of the university and the student body should come before their private interests. It's going to get nasty. I suggest you pass on sweet naivete or personal friendship. For the first time since I can remember (starting in the mid-60s) who you have on the board and senate is really going to count. It may be up to the students to be the conscience of the university. Basically I'm saying that the game has changed now. It's much more serious, and in order to stay in it students should go with their heavy hitters. Let's assume they've been around longer probably held responsible positions out in the real world, and have the moxie and the authority to make the vested interests on senate open their myopic eyes. Being nice and quiet and sweetly receptive will waste our best forum for being heard. Interesting times ahead. I hope your course isn't cancelled so that you can stay around to observe them. Peter Kendall student law senator Tuesday, January 15, 1985 THE UBYSSEY Page 5 The Ubyssey wants you stop If interested attend staff meeting at one in Ubyssey office SUB 241k Wednesday stop Or attend feature writing seminar by Tom Hawthorne in Ubyssey Office at three Friday afternoon stop Hawthorne has written for the Globe and Mail, This Magazine and the New Internationalist stop Ubyssey needs writers, cartoonists, photographers stop See you there stop mi CREDIT UNION An invitation to all UBC faculty, staff and students Come to our Open House January 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. IN THE STUDENT UNION BUILDING You could win one of several great door prizes. ■ $25 gift certificate to Orestes ■ $25 gift certificate to Earl's Place ■ Calculator wallet ■ 1985 executive daytime planners ■ One of 12 "Exchange" design umbrellas We also invite you to enquire about our many special services and competitive rates. • Student loans • Mortgages • Term Deposits • Personal Loans • Chequing Accounts • ATM s • Safety Deposit Boxes • RRSP's • Daily Savings Accounts Bring this coupon into TCU Credit Union at U.B.C. Student Union Building to be eligible for the draw at 3 p.m. on January 21. Name - : Address : -. . Phone Refreshments will be served B.C. Teachers Credil Union Purple puss pumps through my purple, pubescent pulmonary artery, pulsating with pride at sight of pink porcupines populating ponds with porky offspring who pulverize and chew pastel colored roots from Patagonia in this period's quiet moments. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for A.M.S. Executive Positions President Vice-President Director of Finance Director of Administration Coordinator of External Affairs Close of Nominations: 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 21 Nomination forms can be obtained from the A.M.S. Admin. Asst., SUB 238 Submit Nominations to the A.M.S. Administrative Asst., SUB 238 HA JUANA TILLY'S ATTRACTS UNIVERSITY CROWD A POPULAR NRHTCIUB THAT CATERS 10 STUDENTS Tia Juana Tilly's, one of Vancouver's newest but already most popular nightclubs, is now appealing to students. On Wednesdays it's Mexican "Margarita Night." Students get in free, and Margaritas are a specialty. At special prices. "Tilly's," as most people call the club, is located in the former "Ankor" at 99 Powell Street in Gastown. Students get in free on Margarita Wednesdays Since opening in October, Tilly's has quickly become one of Vancouver's "IN SPOTS" for fun and a good time. Billed as a "California Social Club," Tilly's claims to be "the place to meet people" and "the casual alternative" to some of the more formal, pretentious clubs and pubs. The place to meet people Judging from the crowds that Tia Juana Tilly's regularly attracts, they are well on their way to fulfilling these promises. Tilly's has the best prices in town, as well, and early evening offers "2 tacos for only$l." Owned by the same people that have Cisco's Mexican Restaurants, Tia Juana Tilly's has a huge, reasonably priced ap petizer menu, with giant gourmet burgers as well. Owner Gary Gardiner says, "We want students to forget going to P.J.'s, Earl's and Fogg n' Suds, and come to us instead, have all the same things at the same prices, and stay for the action." The cheapest price* in town With a huge multi-tiered space that seems to attract more than its fair share of good-looking people, a casual dress policy, good food and reasonable prices, Tia Juana Tilly's seems to have the success formula that will definitely appeal to students. ADVERTISEMENT Page 6 THE UBYSSEY Tuesday, January 15,1985 Tuesday, January 15,1985 THE UBYSSEY Page? IN THE RUNNING FOR: Senate elections run Jan. 16, 17 and 18, with evening polls Jan. 16. Each faculty elects one senate representative and all students elect five at-large senators. Senate is a body of 87 faculty and students, ail UBC's deans, and alumni administration members. Senate makes all the major academic decisions on this campus and will choose which faculties, programs or departments to cut if UBC has to cut- programs. Many of UBC's important academic policy decisions are made in its committees, especially the budget committee, which recommends budget priorities. All the candidates running for this body were asked to write replies to two questions: . What are the most important issues facing senate next year and how do you propose to deal with them? . If program cuts had to be made would you fight for across the board cuts or selective cuts and why? If selective, where would you cut first and what would happen to the students enrolled in the program? At-Large Sean Bickerton The university must be prepared to mount an effective campaign against any further erosion of provincial funding for university funding — no more cuts! We must be active in suggesting alternative sources of revenue for education, and, I believe, must become more actively involved in fund-raising. Secondly, UBC must institute a program of women's studies courses. Senate must take a stand against any move to erode faculty tenure — the one sure guarantee of academic freedom. We must lobby for renewed funding for the commonwealth student exchange which makes good university education available to students in third world countries. I would seek to reverse the student loan policies of the Bank of Montreal, and would insist on restoring fun funding to the UBC Law Library. I will fight any attempt at further reductions in funding for this university. Donna Chow The most important issues facing senate next year arise from an anticipated $18 million shortfall in the operating grant from UCBC and how senate must ensure that academic excellence is maintained while minimizing its obvious defeats. The current issue senate faces is the university's moral and legal obligation to allow students enrolled in degree-granting programs to the best of my ability, I'll make sure that the power structure at UBC . , remembers that there are 20,000 living, breathing students out there, and that without them the whole structure becomes meaningless. (Hill missed his photo session because of a funeral). Jane Ingram-Baker Compiled by PATTI FLATHER complete their programs before it is cut. Senate must affirm that this obligation still exists irregardless of empose an across the board cut of five per cent and faculties with their own specific knowledge regarding their programs could make their own decisions. Faculties should be able to make their own decisions. Faculties should be able to make their own decisions regarding their own faculties. Danica Gleave The upcoming year for senate will be a difficult one as funding cuts continue, and increasingly difficult decisions are made about the allocation, of financial resources. Faculty layoffs as a result of program cuts is one option being con- students are informed about decisions made concerning their education. I believe that cuts in funding should be equally distributed throughout the university. Removal of programs and faculties narrows the scope of the university, and further increases inaccessibility problems. If the decision to cut a particular program is made, the program should be gradually phased out, thus guaranteeing those enrolled in the program a degree in it. Deidre Moore Budget cuts are here; they're going to get worse. Major cuts are due in UBC's academic programs. Senate will wield the surgeon's knife. ■ The student body speaks through its senators, who must be forceful, articulate and experienced students. Senate is facing decisions which will affect students mainly through course or faculty deletions and ac- Starting Wednesday, you will be barraged with a campaign blitz the likes of which has never been seen. It's O.K.; take it easy, read this section and you'll do O.K. Just remember, these people are being given responsibility to make decisions on your behalf. PLEASE take the time to remember where each candidate stands long enough to vote. Then what you do is up to you. the current financial crisis. Senate has already established further program cuts to be selective. It is through this method that the university will be able to maintain and strengthen the quality of those programs that have reached a high degree of excellence. The alternative would result in mediocre programs and undoubtably, mediocre degrees. Factors such as quality, cost and enrolment must be taken into consideration in making program cuts. Unique B.C. and Canadian programs and those that are of world- class distinction and high quality must be maintained. If program cuts are made, students currently enrolled in programs must be given the opportunity to complete their programs prior to its elimination. Jennifer Chow The expected loss of $18 million in funding next year will result in another 33 per cent rise in tuition, .cuts in entire faculties, along with cuts in programs, classes, and in library hours and services. Professors will most likely lose their tenureship and thus will depart for better wages and tenureship. We will have even more crowded classes and a loss of choices in programs—ultimately a decline in our money's worth studying at this university. I would fight for across the board cuts. I'm against selective cuts because it is subjective decisionmaking — who will decide which faculties are more important than others? For example, the senate could sidered to save money, which will require persistent student input as professors become more concerned about their jobs than the quality of education. Any program cuts will, of course, adversely affect students as well as faculty, but I would rather see broad scale small cuts to the elimination of entire small departments. The reasons are varied, but essentially, a small group shouldn't pay the price for everyone else; a good university offers a broad spectrum of areas to study; and the more people affected, the more pressure there is on the provincial government to face the crisis in university funding. Senate then is faced with staying within current budget limitations, but maintaining quality and reputation of the university. (Gleave refused to b£ photographed). Steven Hill Students are almost powerless in the university hierarchy. Although they are the fundamental raison d'etre of the university, their opinions are usually unsought and, if expressed, largely ignored. Upon returning to UBC this fall after a decade or so working in the "real" world, I was first struck by the long lines of students outside the Bookstore, patiently waiting to shell out their hard-earned bucks for textbooks. .Here was tangible evidence of student status—would Duthies make any profit if they operated that way? Bookstore lines are just an obvious manifestation of the position of students at the very bottom of the heap at UBC. Student senators have a unique opportunity, and thus responsibility, to forcibly press the student position in policy decisions. Although we are outnumbered on the senate, this is a forum where we can at least make our views known to the university community and public. I have come to UBC after several years of being treated as a mature, responsible adult with rights and responsibilities, and this is the attitude I will take into the senate. To They must not be afraid to confront the issues, nor must they be intimidated by the academic interests on the senate. This is no time for wimps or naive sweeties. I spent five years earning my Ph.D. in biochemistry and I have seen departments squabbling to protect their vested interests. I am prepared to be honest and direct in challenging the faculty senators should they permit their departmental interests to override their responsibility to the entire university. Faculty dead wood must go first. Budget cuts must be selective to maintain UBC's academic reputation. Non-selective universal cuts can only undermine the whole institution and devalue our education. Students caught by cuts must have the right to choose realistic alternative programs. Ruth McDougall cessibility to the university. I will be an active, informed voice in order to ensure that these and other matters will be dealt with in the student interest. Students must become aware of academic issues. I want a more effective way to communicate to students. A required assembly for first year students would be a start. Program cuts must be selective so that UBC's high quality education is maintained. Guidelines must be reasonably set for these cuts. Larger, professional faculties should remain while smaller programs be cut, depending upon numbers involved both academically and administratively. The availability of the program in Canada and perhaps the number of students unemployed after graduation in the specific program should be considered. Students must be allowed to complete a program once enrolled, but in an alloted number of years. Joanne Sasvari The most important issue facing senate next year is the continuing cuts to the university's budget. These yearly cuts are lowering the quality of education UBC is able to provide to its students. The board of governors has chosen to pass on some of the budget cuts in the form of greatly increasd tuition fees. This is decreasing students' accessibility to a university education. Student senators must address these issues by raising student concerns in senate — either by lobbying senators individually, or by acting as a group in presenting motions to senate. It is also crucial that student senators bring university business back to the student body so that During the course of the next year, UBC senate will have to face some very serious and very difficult decisions. Of these, the most important will be dealing with the issue of program cuts. It is unrealistic to expect that a university can maintain its academic standing when students have no guarantee that they can finish a course of study into which they have entered. Such a university would attract neither good students, nor good professors. As senator, I would like to be able to say that there would be no program cuts at all. IN THE RUNNING FOR: Interviewed by STUART COLCLEUGH and GORDON CLARK Board of governor elections are Jan. 16, 17 and 18, with an evening poll Jan. 16. Students elect two board members to represent them. The board is the ultimate authority on this campus. It can veto senate and presidential initiatives. It sets tuition and wages. It hires and fires. It sets university policies. It has 15 members, eight of whom are government appointed business people who dominate the board. UBC's president and chancellor, two faculty representatives and a staff representative also sit on the board. The five board candidates were asked a variety of questions relating to how they saw a student board member's duties, what they thought of provincial university policies and what they would like to initiate on the board next year. Phil Bennett next year. He is against cutting faculties or raising tuition fees and says instead he will push for a short term budget deficit and interim government funding for "the next couple of years." UBC is presently bound by the Universities Act to run a balanced budget). In the long term, Bennett favors setting up a self-supporting endowment fund from tax deduc- table private donations and government grants. He says such a board-controlled fund would give the board needed autonomy and allow the university to engage in more long term planning. "Middle of the road, maybe social democratic depending on the issues," is how- Bennett characterises his political perspective. He says he does not approve Socred restraint policies in general and feels "(universities minister Pat) McGeer's conduct is deplorable." Bennett believes it is important student realize "the issues facing the university now are probably the most serious in its history. There is a real crisis . . . and you must get out and vote ^nd vote for someone who will take a stand on these issues." Steven Harris Phil Bennett^ an astronomy Ph.D. candidate, thinks his position on the graduate student society executive, his work as a program analyst and member of the UBC research community, and his involvement "in various student debates and battles over the last two years," has given him the qualifications necessary for a student board representative. Bennett believes the Socred- dominated board is unnecessarily secretive. -"There's no need for all that confidentiality . . . some yes, but most of the issues do not need that . . .it's just a bureaucratic cover-up." He says if an issue were important enough he would break board secrecy and report its proceedings to the public. Bennett says government cuts in university funding will be the most important issue facing the board Board hopeful Steve Harris, economics 4, favors eliminating tenure and making large faculty cuts based solely on merit if worst case scenarios of a $20 million budget cut are realized next year. "(Faculty) cuts will be necessary," says Harris, Inter Fraternity Council president and former chair of the Canadian Federation of Students No commit- However, as it is almost certain that there will be cuts in funding again this year, it is just as cei 'am that some cuts will have to be made in programs already existing at UBC. I feel that implementing restrictions on first and second year enrolment, rather than axing programs already in their third or fourth years would be the most effective recourse to be taken by senate. Remember, though, that for senate to be effective in preventing drastic cuts from being made in our education, it is the students' voice that must be heard. Justin Williamson Financial cutbacks. Although this is theoretically a board of governors matter it seems the senate will be making many pertinent decisions. Two important areas are fee hikes and program cuts. Many students, including graduate students like myself, will not be able to afford to stay at UBC if the fees are raised as much as expected (33 per cent for the next two years). If fees rise too much UBC will lose money because students will go elsewhere. Across the board cuts have already cut department budgets to the bone. It seems selective cuts must be made. Without having estimates of possible savings it is futile speculating which programs should be cut. It should be possible to let all students finish their programs. UBC is morally bound to let them have their education, and may also be leaving itself open to legal action, if this is not done. I believe my picture is irrelevant. Applied Science Jim Hamilton The dominant issue for senate will be the guarantee to students that they will be able to complete a degree program once enrolled. There has already been a proposal suggesting no guarantee be given, but this is really unacceptable, for this assurance is a fundamental requirement for a successful university, and must be maintained. As for program cuts, it is not a question of if they come, but how severe they will be. If across the board cuts are made, there is a real danger of departments losing accreditation and respect in the aca- tee. "It's better to take one big punch rather than several little ones." Harris admits eliminating tenure (a move unprecedented in North America and requiring special government legislation) will likely discourage talented professors from applying at UBC when more secure positions are available elsewhere. But he explains: "We just won't be able to attract the kind of people we've had in the past." As for the laid off faculty members, "We will have to tell them I'm sorry but this is the way it is." As further cost-cutting measures, Harris favors streamlining all degree programs to four years in length and instituting sessional library hours in which book withdrawals would be suspended after 7 p.m. leaving the libraries open for research. These measures would allow further reductions in faculty and staff and-thus more savings, he says. Harris says the role of the student board representative is to get along with the other government appointed board members and "broaden their understanding of student interests." Harris, who describes himself as "the right wing candidate," says next year will be a critical one for the university's future and he hopes students will get out and vote, but he believes a small turnout will work in his favor, adding "I figure if I get 1,200 votes I'm going to win." Allan Pinkney "I guess you could call me a right wing radical," says board candidate Alan Pinkney, law 2, adding he has strong left as well as right wing views. "I believe in helping people who deserve to be helped," says Pinkney, "but the guy that's a bum on the street and just has no desire . . . except to be a leach on society, that person I don't have much sympathy for." Pinkney believes his four year involvement with Alma Mater Society politics gives him a solid background for serving students as a board representative. His experience includes a 1983-84 stint as AMS director of administration in addition to involvement on the budget and management committees of the Thunderbird sports complex, the Aquatic centre, and the AMS budget committee. Pinkney feels student board representatives should strive to maintain their ideals and represent students' interests. But he says they must also be on the 14 member board and that they must get along with the majority to be effective. "They (the government appointed board members) think in a conservative, business oriented sense and to be effective you have to use their own attitudes to reach them." Program or department cuts and tuition fee hikes will be inevitable next year, in Pinkney's opinion, if the government proceeds with another five per cent cut in university funding as is expected. He says any student who has academic mobility would be crazy to come to UBC if fees are raised another 30 per cent. On the other hand, Pinkney notes, "we do have a lot of faculty who really ought not to be teaching at this university and the board should take the opportunity to get rid of a lot of those." Pinkney says undesirable faculty could be purged without eliminating tenure by asking the government for money and legislation to "buy them out." In addition the remaining faculty could be made more efficient by having their' teaching hours increased from the present average of six hours per week to nine hours as is the norm in some other universities. See page 9: BOARD demic community. Concerning selective program cuts, I think that students presently enrolled must be allowed to complete their degrees, and if necessary, there should be restrictions in further enrolment. other programs. The decision as tp which programs to cut.will be decided by the senate as a whole in consultation with the individual faculties and the board of governors. Kenneth Shaw Joe Ringwald The most important issues facing senate currently and during the next year will be money related matters arising from an anticipated five per cent budget cut from the provincial government. This problem and the side effects created by a shrinking budget will certainly be the key topic in future meetings. I intend to work with a cooperative, friendlly approach rather than with a confrontational attitude. University cutbacks have resulted because of the large reduction in government revenue. Unfortunately money doesn't grow on trees, and we must all deal with this problem in a mature fashion by trying to minimize the short and longterm effects to all parties affected. If the provincial government continues to reduce the university's grant, there is no other alternative than to make selective program cuts in order to maintain the quality of The most important issue facing the senate next year is eliminating :a deficite that could exceed $18 million. To date, the only suggestions have been program cuts and tuition hikes; I intend to look for alternatives. There must be better ways of eliminating the deficit other than sacrificing the education of thousands of students. However, if program cuts must be made' they should be selective cuts in areas where the fewest number of students will be affected. Regardless of where the cuts are made students must be permitted to complete the programs they have started. Mike Maslechko It is my sincere belief that manly of the most important problems See page 11: ELECTING THE UBYSSEY Tuesday, January 15,1985 By DENISE COUTTS In the first Canada West action last weekend in War Memorial gym, the UBC women's team demonstrated their ability to play tough basketball. But lack of experience prevented UBC from winning either game. Friday the Thunderbirds lost 56-50 to the University of Calgary Dinnies. On Saturday night, UBC let their first conference win slip through their fingers, losing 55-54 to the highly rated Lethbridge Pronghorns. The Thunderbirds played a poor first half Friday. The team rebounded back strongly in the second to chip away at Calgary's huge lead, but was unable to overcome their first half deficit. This was not the case in Saturday night's match-up against Lethbridge. UBC came out strong and played a solid first half, both offensively and defensively, taking a slim lead with them into the second half. Lethbridge, known for their tenacious defense, gradually changed the game's tempo in their favor in the second half. UBC began to lose their edge and by the 10 minute mark held only a one point advantage. The two teams exchanged baskets but turnovers, inconsistent free-throw shooting and "forcing the ball inside" were responsible for the Thunderbird's demise. UBC's centre, six foot Colette Pilloud, and ex-Langara rookie Joanne Devlin were standouts for UBC in the game. Pilloud consistently hit clutch shots to keep UBC in the game offensively, leading the 'Birds with 18 points. On defense, Devlin, an excellent all-around player, supplied a solid game for UBC. Her fine shooting abilities failed her as she had a chance to win the game with a last second shot. Devlin's attempt missed and the young UBC team fell just short of defeating the number three rated Pronghorns. The team must now rally back to meet Alberta and Saskatchewan this weekend on the road. Victories this weekend would keep UBC in the running as a possible contender for a playoff berth. The UBC JV's lost to the visiting Grande Prairie College team, 51-45, in preliminary action on Saturday night. Marion West scored 14 points to lead UBC scorers. Like skier like team The Thunderbird ski team was perfectly satisfied with its Whistler weekend. The T-Birds continued to reap success on the slopes in the quest for a second consecutive appearance at the National Collegiate Ski Association finals. UBC dominated a Northwest Collegiate Ski Conference meet at Whistler last weekend. Stu Gairns led the UBC men to a first place victory in the alpine combined portion of the competition. The Ail-American won both the slalom and giant slalom events for the second week in a row. UBC women also glided away with the combined alpine title. Caroline Johnson recorded a double victory, capturing the two alpine events. The men won the combined nor- dic and alpine title despite a poor showing in the nordic category. Dan MacDonalld won his second 15 km cross country race in as many weeks. Gairns was the best Thunderbird, finishing ninth. As the individual mens champion, Gairns won his second sk- kimeister award, almost guaranteeing himself a spot in the NCSA championships in Idaho in March. • • • UUUU £T THE SLUGS SUB BALLROOM February 1 Tickets: AMS Box Office TRAVEL CUTS Going YourWay! ** STUDENT WORK ABROAD PROGRAMME * * MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY WORK! — CFS has a way to help you cut travel costs and earn valuable work experience in Britain, Ireland, Belgium or New Zealand. You owe it to yourself to find out about: PUNCHLINES IS BACK!!! 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WESTERN MBA School of Business Administration The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, Canada N6A 3K7 Professor Larry Wynant Chairman, MBA Program will Host a Discussion of the Western MBA Program DATE: Thursday, January 17, 1985 TIME: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. PLACE: Room 415, Angus Building Anyone Interested in Discussing The Western MBA Program is Invited to Attend Tuesday, January 15, 1985 THE UBYSSEY Page 9 Board hopefuls talk From page 7 Nancy Bradshaw Nancy Bradshaw says as the Alma Mater Society external affairs coordinator last year, she attempted to involve students in AMS decision-making processes. Now she's running for a seat on the board of governors and her campaign revolves around a similar theme of student participation. "The one thing I've emphasized in my campaign and as external affairs coordinator is the importance of student input," she says. Bradshaw sees her role as a member of the board of governors as "effectively and persuasively presenting students' opinions." Bradshaw says the board is comprised of business people who do not fully understand the needs of students at UBC. "The board of governors are the people from downtown. We have to get them interested in the university and concerned for students," she says. Bradshaw plans to bring board members to meet students. In this way she hopes to present the direct concerns of students. Through this process of consultation, Bradshaw feels the best decisions will be made. "I feel it is important to touch as many people as possible," she says. Bradshaw says the most important issues facing the board next year will concern the university's underfunding. She doesn't agree with the provincial government's attitude towards education and calls for increased funding. Bradshaw feels students should take a more active role making the government aware of the importance of education. She thinks the engineers' writing campaign last year is a good example. "Governments are political," she said. "And they respond to community pressure." Bradshaw says another huge tuition fee increase at UBC will not be effective in dealing with UBC's financial crisis, adding UBC lost $1.3 million in income last year because of a high no-show rate due to the higher fees. Bradshaw argues for the cutting of programs as a means to save money. But she does not know which departments should be sacked. "I haven't talked to a whole lot of students on that issue," she explains. Although she doesn't pretend to know the best solutions for UBC's financial problems, Bradshaw said she is prepared to put in the time next year to make the board more aware of students' particular concerns. "I mean it, I really do." (Bradshaw failed to bring in a picture). Don Holubitsky As the only incumbent running in the board elections Don Holubitsky argues he knows the problems facing the board of governors next year. "The main issues next year are all financial," he says. "They are all mitigated by the fact the university will lose 40 per cent of its real budget over the next four years," Holubitsky, medicine 4, is particularly concerned by the possible $18 million shortfall next year. "By law we can't run a deficit budget, and so we must find that $18 million in our budget. How we make the cuts will affect the entire shape of the university," he says. Holubitsky says the university must avoid looking for "easy money" as a way of dealing with the cutbacks. He cites tuition fee increases, cuts in student aid and services, and cuts to the athletic department as examples of saving money without addressing the real issues. Holubitsky stresses any cuts must be made in the open using rational priorities. Last year the board made an across the board cut in the university budget. Holubitsky says this was a bad decision which should net be considered again because it affects the quality of the university as an institution. Holubitsky refuses to say which programs should be cut except that "less important" departments should go first to protect departments with a good reputation. "We have to preserve our areas of excellence. For example, our commerce faculty is the second best in Canada." Holubitsky says UBC was losing its top professors because of the declining reputation of the university, adding it is important to keep these people at UBC even with the problems of funding. If he is re-elected, Holubitsky promises to push the board to take input from more people before making financial decisions affecting the entire university community. (Holubitsky missed his photo session.) U.B.C. DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT HOUSING Invites Applications for Residence Advisors for 1985-86 These positions are open only to full-time registered U.B.C students. Successful applicants will be required to live in the residences. Application forms and detailed job descriptions are available at the Ponderosa Housing Office and at the Front Desk of each single student residence area: Totem Park, Place Vanier and W. H. Gage. Applications will be accepted from January 7 to January 18, 1985 at the Front Desks of the Single Student Residences, or at the Ponderosa Housing Office. rams rams CENTRE BINDING now available Free for the entire month of January '85. Still free collating and stapling. Self Service Coin-Op 5$ STUDENT UNION BUILDING 228-4388 U.B.C. THUNDERBIRD WINTER SPORTS CENTRE PRESENTS 1 1 SUPER BOWL '85 GAME BIG 48" TV 1. SUNDAY, JAN. 20 STARTING 2:00 p.m. BZZR ONLY 1.25 ELECT/ON STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON GOVERNING BODIES Evening Polls, Wednesday, January 16, 1985 as follows: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Board and Senate At-Large Elections Only) Totem Park Common Block Place Vanier Common Block Walter H. Gage Common Block Sedgewick Library Panhellenic House Daytime Polls, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, January 16, 17 and 18, 1985, as follows: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. VGH (16th & 17th only) S.U.B. • Woodward Library Buchanan Sedgewick Library C.E.M.E. Building MacMillan Computer Science Law Education Henry Angus Hebb Theatre War Memorial Gymnasium (Subject to students being available to run these polling stations.) BRING YOUR A.M.S. CARD BOARD OF GOVERNORS Candidates from which TWO are to be elected: Phil Bennett (Ph.D. candidate — Astronomy) Nancy Bradshaw (Third Year Commerce & Bus. Adm.) Steven Harris (Fourth Year Arts) Don Holubitsky (Fourth Year Medicine) Alan Pinkney (Second Year Law) SENATORS AT-LARGE Candidates from which FIVE are to be elected: Sean T. Bickerton (First Year Arts) Donna Chow (Third Year Arts) Jennifer Chow (Third Year Arts) Danica Gleave (Third Year Agricultural Sciences) Steven Hill (Ph.D. candidate-Oceanography) Jane Ingman-Baker (Second Year Law) Ruth McDougall (Third Year Agricultural Sciences) Deirdre Moore (Second Year Arts) Robert Sanzalone (Third Year Arts) Joanne Sasvari (Unclassified) Justin Williamson (M.A.Sc. candidate- Civil Engineering) SENATE REPRESENTATIVES FROM INDIVIDUAL FACULTIES APPLIED SCIENCE (one to be elected) Jim Hamilton (Third Year) Joe Ringwald (First Year) Kenneth L. Shaw (Third Year) (Voting will take place in the C.E.M.E. Building only) ARTS (one to be elected) Mike Maslechko (Third Year) Terry Orr (Third Year) John Whyte (Second Year) (Voting will take place in the Buchanan Building Only.) COMMERCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (one to be elected) Claudia Gilmartin (Second Year) Adrian Kimberley (Third Year) Kellie Lawson (Third Year) (Voting will take place in the Henry Angus Building only.) (one to be elected) FORESTRY Clarke Friis (Second Year) Rene Thomsen (Third Year) (Voting will take place in the MacMillan Building only.) GRADUATE STUDIES(°n*;%be Frank Frigon (Ed.D. Candidate) eiecieoj Ron Yaworsky (Ph.D. Candidate — Civil Engineering) (Voting will take place in Sedgewick, Education and C.E.M.E. only.) LAW (one to be elected) Paddi Arthur (First Year) Kathy Kerr (Second Year) (Voting will take place in the Law Building only.) SCIENCE (one to be elected) Kirk Hancock (Second Year) Peter A. Lankester (Third Year) (Voting will take place in the Computer Science Building and Hebb Theatre only.) NO PROXY VOTING WILL BE ALLOWED AND STUDENTS REQUIRE THEIR A.M.S. CARD TO VOTE (It should be noted that any allegation or irregularities with these elections must be submitted in writing to the Registrar within 48 hours of the close of polling (exclusive of weekends or public holidays) and must include the signatures of at least three students eligible to vote.) Page 10 THE UBYSSEY Tuesday, January 15, 1985 TUESDAY AMS ART GALLERY Installation by Judy Prire. 1(M p.m.. AMS art gallery, SUB. UBC SAILING CLUB Exec meeting, all members welcome if interested, 7:30 p.m., SUB 206. INSTITUTE OF ASIAN RESEARCH Films, Bird of Passage, Enemy Alien, noon, room 604, Asian centre. UBCJUDO Learn to defend yourself, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Osborne gym. BALLET UBC JAZZ Registration, noon, SUB 216E. UNDERWATER HOCKEY Practice, 7 p.m.. Aquatic centre. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE . Talk by Murray Bookchin, noted anarchist thinker, noon, Buch A100. SOCIALIST EDUCATION SOCIETY Book table, 11:30-2:30 p.m., SUB concourse. PRE MEDICAL SOCIETY Lecture, family practice, speaker Dr. Grantham, noon. Woodward 1. WEDNESDAY GAYS AND LESBIANS OF UBC Time out, newcomers meet in 237A, 4:30 p.m., Gallery lounge. NDP CLUB General meeting, noon, SUB 119. ISMAILI STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION Badminton night, 4:30 p.m., Osborne gym A. VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONS Information booth on volunteer opportunities, noon, SUB concourse. AMS ART GALLERY Installation by Judy Prire, 10-4 p.m., AMS art gallery. LATIN AMERICAN SUPPORT COMMITTEE Lecture-slide show on El Salvador by activist photojournalist Jim Marney, noon, Buch B214. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL General meeting, noon, SUB 211. INTEGRITY IN ACTION CLUB Lecture: Creative life cycles, speaker Dale Maranda, noon, Buch B317. CAMPUS PRO-LIFE Meeting to discuss agenda for pro-life week, 4:30 p.m., SUB 215. VANCOUVER ADVENTURE TRAVEL CLUB UBC Organizational meeting, noon, SUB 205. BALLET UBC JAZZ Registration, noon, SUB 216E. THUNDERBIRD VOLLEYBALL Men's match vs B.C. Olympics, 8 p.m.. War Memorial gym. THURSDAY GAYS AND LESBIANS OF UBC General meeting, the meeting to top all others, noon, SUB 119. REBEL SPECTACULAR Film Uranium: the political genocide in N. Saskatchewan, and speaker, noon, Buch A100. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST Weekly meeting, everyone welcome, noon, Brock Hall 302. CUSO-UBC Development education series, appropriate technology: small is working, 7:30 p.m., International House, upper lounge. PHILOSOPHY STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION Philosophy and politics, Ronald Dworkin, noon, Buch B214. CHINESE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Time management talk with Christian perspective, noon, Scarfe 206. PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION General meeting, noon, Peter Suedfield lounge, Kenny building. LE CLUB FRANCAIS Conversation meeting, 1:30 p.m.. International House. ISA Religious lecture cancelled. STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC UNIVERSITY Forum: Hidden ideologies in the classroom, noon. Law 101. BALLET UBC JAZZ Registration, noon, SUB 216E. UBC AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY General meeting, open to all, noon, Brock extension 358. FRIDAY UBC SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM Feature writing seminar, newcomers welcome, freelance writer Tom Hawthorn, 3 p.m., SUB 241K. AMS ART GALLERY Installation by Judy Prire, 10-4 p.m., AMS art gallery. UBC STUDENTS FOR PEACE AND MUTUAL DISARMAMENT Letter writing and strategy workshop, noon, SUB 205. LE CLUB FRANCAIS Conversation meeting, noon, International House. PROGRAM FOR CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH TRAINING ETC. Seminar: Identifying and treating learning disabilities of federal inmates, 1:30 p.m., Adult Education Research centre. THUNDERBIRD BASKETBALL Women vs Saskatchewan, 6:45 p.m., men vs Huskies, 8:30 p.m.. War Memorial gym. ETHNIC STUDIES COMMITTEE Jack Murta, minister for multicufturalism speaks about multiculturalism and the media, 1 p.m.. Graduate centre dining room. Hairy puce blorgs in this tiny island community clogged their ears with puce sluce this week as Pango politicians bombarded them with literally snotioads of verbal slush. "I loath lazy lethargic blorgs," spouted Stalin Pink Knees. "I hate lowly blorgs cause they wear lowly clothes!" sniped Tweed Harris. "A good politician is a photogenic politician," chirped Paunchy Flab- shaw. "But please — no hard questions!" Dreary Moore said that politics were not part of some hairy brained scheme. elect JENNIFER CHOW International Relations 3 Against: —cuts in programs —increases in tuition fees —cuts in library hours and services For: —tenureship for professors —alternative funding from corporate and private sectors Vote for Jennifer Chow on January 16, 17, 18 GOOD LOOK Compare our quality and price to all the rest. QUALITY COPIES E3 kinko's copies 5706 University Blvd. Vancouver, B.C. V6T1K6 (604) 222-1688 Willaim G. Black MEMORIAL PRIZE William . 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Tuesday, January 15, 1985 THE UBYSSEY Page 11 Electing new From page 7 facing this univrsity will be tackled by the senate next year. Among them, I see the cutting of programs, and the overcrowding of classrooms as major difficulties to be resolved. Also, I firmly believe that this university has a moral obligation to allow students to complete their degree programs even in the event of their programs being cut from the university's curriculum. I have been an arts student for three years, and during this time I have seen a significant deterioration in the quality of education. I am tired of massive lecture halls where the quality is so watered down that the education received is no longer worth the money put into it. As arts representative in senate, I am determined to address these issues and to make our voice heard. will therefore try to restrain tuition hikes as much as possible but concentrate more on increasing student aid and improving enrolment accessibility. John Whyte As I see it, there are two vital issues in this election. The most im portant is the threat of the elimination of degree programs while students are still enrolled in them, or taking the program's prerequisites. I say we must draw the line at sudden program elimination, and I will fight to make sure that no student is stranded this way. See page 12: SENATE Terry Orr If elected, I will cut through the bullshit. We must face the reality of tightening budgets and sort out the clamoring, competing needs of each faculty which tend to obscure the true priorities of the university. The senate must look beyond tenacity and persistence when evaluating the academic requirements of the university, using a combination of objectivity and rationality instead. This can be achieved by first clarifying the following issues: 1) The security of program completion must be guaranteed or UBC faces the erosion of its legitimacy as a degree- granting institution. Without this guarantee the shadow of doubt hangs over all students. 2) Realistically, I believe that tuition fee hikes are inevitable in consideration of more government cutbacks and the UBC $18.9 million deficit. I rv_fcTWC As 'Sh COVV) LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIPS Competition for the 1986 British Columbia Legislative Internship Program is now open WHO IS ELIGIBLE Honours or Majors graduates in fields of Political Science, History, Economics, Sociology or Geography from a B.C. university. WHEN 1 January to 30 June 1986. APPLICATION DEADLINE 15 February 1985. HOW TO APPLY Programme literature and application forms are available from the eligible Departments at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University or University of Victoria or from: Dr. R. K. Carty, Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia OR Office of the Speaker, Room 207, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. 4HAIT5. l>E£k3N ^ The January Special Shampoo, Cut, Blowdry 9 3621 W. 4th Ave., Van. 733-3831 ■> i~-> INTRAMURAL SPORTS War Memorial Gym Room 203 GREAT TREK OUTDOORS Downhill skiing at Whistler/Black- comb. Sat., Jan. 26. Register by Jan. 24. NOON RUNS All runs begin at Race Center/S.U.B. Concourse 12:35. FREE Frostbite Road Run, Friday, Jan. 18. 4 km—6.5 km West/East Mall Road Run, Friday, Jan. 25. 3 km—4.5 km CO-REC PROGRAM Recreational, fun and FREE! Drop-In Badminton Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Osborne Gyms Drop-In Volleyball Thursdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00-10:00 p.m. Osborne Gyms RACQUET SPORTS U.S. Open Tennis Grand Prix, Registration January 21-25. Round III Buchanan Badminton Grand Prix Register Jan. 28-Feb. 1 Round III Alpine Squash Grand Prix Register Jan. 14-18 Play Jan. 26-27 If you've made any New Year's Resolution, why not do it with fun times and good people. JANUARY SUN MON TUE 1 WED THU FRI SAT 2 3 4 5 NEW YEAR'S DAY 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Frostbite 13 14 15 16 17 4 Q Road Run X O 12:35 Race 19 Alpine Squash Drop-in Centre SUB Reg'n Begins Badminton Volleyball Co course Grouse Mtn. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Alpine Squash Ski Challenge Osborne Gyms Osborne Gyms Reg'n Ends Reg n Begins Drop-in j Grouse Mir West/ East Great Trek *} f\ Badmintonl *% < £1/6:00-8 00 ; £X 22 23 +% A Ski Challen JeOC Mall £ 3 Road Run 0£ Downhill £ U Skiing p.m. Osborne Gyms Triathlon Reg'n - Downhill 12:35 Race Centre At Whistler/ Drop-in 1 U S- °Pen Badminton Training Clinic Skiing /SUB Concourse Blackcomb Volleyball j Tennis Tourney 6:30-8:30 p.m. 12:30, War Drop-in Volleyball U.S. Open Alpine Squash 8:00-10:00 p.m I Reg'n Begins Osborne Gyms Memorial Gym 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tennis Tourney Tournament Osborne Gyms j Room 211 Osborne Gyms Rea'nJJFnds Begins Drop-in ! O T Badminton! O Q £ / 6:00-8:00 ■ ^O 29 30 31 Badminton Rexj'n Ends p.m. Osborne Gyms Drop-in Drop-in . Buchanan Volleyball Volleyball j Badminton 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Centipede 8:00-10:00 p.m. - Reg'n Begins Osborne Gyms Championships Osborne Gyms | SPECIAL EVENTS 4th ANNUAL GROUSE MOUNTAIN SKI CHALLENGE Thursday, January 24 Dual Giant Slalom Challenges for Novice, Intermediate & Advanced. Followed by an Evening of Ski Movies, Banquet, Awards & Dancing. Register by January 18, 3 p.m. TRIATHLON III Training, Diet & Preparation Clinics Begin Wednesday, January 23, 12:30 W.M.G. 211 CENTIPEDE CHAMPIONSHIPS Registration Begins January 25-February 1. A unique and fun race where teams are connected with a "skin". Women run 3 km, men run 7 km. Prizes for best costume! SKI VACATION SERVICES Mid Term Ski Holidays!!! Our ski agents can help you with all of your ski vacation needs. They may be contacted at 228-6688 or in Room 203A War Memorial Gym. Here are some of the packages available. Whjst[ejJWountain Any day to the end of the season $35/person. Package includes transportation, lift, picnic. Blackcomb Any day to the end of the season $35/person. Package includes transportation, lift, picnic and race Todd Mountain Any weekend to the end of the season (Sat. & Sun.) $79.50/person. Package includes transportation, lifts and accommodation. Big White Any weekend to the end of season (Sat. & Sun.) $85.31/person. Package includes transportation, accommodation, lifts and more! Midterm break (4-day package) $165.61/person. Package includes transportation, accommodation, lifts and morel 108 Hills Fitness Ranch "Ski & Fitness Weekend" (Feb. 14-21) $110/person. Package includes accommodation, transportation via B.C. Rail, sleigh rides, hot wine and much more! Also includes one Activity Pass which may be used for:—aerobics classes, massages, weight room, swimming pool, sun beds, more. Additional Activity Passes are available at the Ranch for $15. Also available are weekend passes (Fri., Sat. & Sun.) to the end of the season. Apex Four-day Midterm Break. Package includes transportation, accommodation, lifts and more! I Page 12 THE UBYSSEY Tuesday, January 15,1985 Basket birds third as season starts Bill Edwards must be getting tired of this. For the past three seasons the men's basketball team has recorded strong performances at the Canada West Classic. In most cases, the coach would expect the 'Birds' impressive pre-season showing against Canada West Universities Athletic Union opponents to transcend into a similarly respectable regular sea son display against the same teams. But for the past three seasons that expectation has not come, to fruition. This year's third place performance at the Victoria tourney was slightly below that of seasons past, although the 'Birds beat two nationally ranked clubs. Saturday UBC beat Lethbridge 82-81 in the consolation final. Dale Olson led the UBC with 24 points while Paul Johansson furnished 17. Murray Hanna paced Lethbridge with 17 points. The Pronghorns then fell from third to fourth in the national rankings released Monday. UBC opened the tournament with a 91-71 win over Alberta Thursday night. Olson led the Thunderbirds with 30 points, effect ively compensating for the absence of leading scorer Ken Klassen, who sat out the tourney with an ankle injury. Eventual champion Victoria Vikings, five time Canada West and national victors, defeated the 'Birds 78-66 in the semi-finals. UBC has finished second the past two years and then gone on to finish with identical 3-7 records in regular season play. The 'Birds must finish at least fourth to qualify for the playoffs. This weekend, the Thunderbirds open their Canada West season with two home games. Saturday they host the Saskatchewan Huskies at 8:30 p.m. at War Memorial gym. Saturday the 'Birds face another encounter with Alberta. Candidates present views From page 11 The second issue is more general — the lack of student involvement in UBC affairs. I will set up regular public forums involving the student body, to keep students informed on senate issues and to use their input to represent them more effectively. As to the problem of program cuts, I think that our government will continue to cut our funding, and that a longer-term plan must be implemented to deal with them. While using across-the-board cuts as a short-term idea, I would see warnings issued to students that cer-: tain programs be cut a year later, so •hat they wouldn't be stranded, and :hen proceed with selective cuts based upon demand and availablility of the program elsewhere. I think we need this prgamatic approach to deal with these issues. Claudia Gilmartin The most important issues facing =enate next year stem from maintaining quality education in the face of severe budget constraints. In allocating resources, senate must not sacrifice student conditions in the name of research or political favor. As senator, I would remind senate of the impact and ramifications of policies on students. Watered down programs, limited enrolment, overcrowding, inequitable exam periods and lack of student aid are all issues which must be addressed. I would ask that issues such as these be addressed in she appropriate standing committees. Program cuts need to be made. The cuts must be selective to preserve the credibility of the programs that survive. I do not however, endorse eliminating entire programs to cure cancerous waste. Before entire programs are cut senate must evaluate what it is to be a university. Denying students opportunity for a liberal arts education would be as much a travesty as reacting solely on the basis of employment opportunity. Economic conditions necessitate, however, scrutiny of the best environment for the provision of liberal arts and professional schools. Under no circumstance should students enrolled in a program be legislated out of opportunity to finish their degrees. Adrian Kimberley The most important issues facing senate this year will be program cuts and accesibility. Due to the projected shortfall of 18 million dollars program cuts are a real possibility. it is important that the university- make selective cuts as opposed to across the board cuts so as to maintain quality of education. What I intend to do about these problems is to work with other members of senate to achieve a mutually satisfactory agreement. It is important to realize that we have to accept that cutbacks will occur. Therefore we have to make the most of a bad situation so as the minimum of people will be affected. If program cuts have to be made I would favour selective cuts as opposed to across the board cuts. It is important for the university to maintain its quality of programs. If across the board cuts are made the quality in all programs will be hurt, as opposed to maintaining the quality in most but eliminating a few. I am not going to commit myself and say something definite such as "trash arts". Instead it is best to wait for an evaluation of all programs before making any concrete decisions. The thing that is important to remember is that we have to fight to maintain quality education as opposed to quantity education. Kellie Lawson The most important issue facing the students, faculty, and administration is the fact that the university is running at a deficit. It is imperative that the budget be reviewed, alternatives be generated and analyzed, and action be taken immediately. Cutbacks are not pretty, yet they are reality. Where these changes occur are not for one person to decide but rather for a collective voice to determine. As a representative of the commerce faculty I hope to represent that voice. Other issues include library funding and hours and the continuation of quality education at UBC. 1 believe that cuts are a reality and selective cuts are a more effective way of dealing with the problem. At this point it is difficult to determine which faculties should be cut because this is not a cut and dry decision. Some of the criteria I would use in the evaluation would be: which faculties have already experienced cuts, the ability to consolidate classes, the faculties' contribution to the reputation of the university, and their ability to operate on less money. I also feel the university has a moral obligation to allow students to finish their programs. Means must be found to accommodate them in this transition. tinue to grow through my second term. Studies Ron Yaworsky The important issues facing senate next year are essentiallv those that I have been dealing with as the present senator. Currently, we are grappling with the impact of financial restraint — resulting in a variety of pressures on students, including TA funding reductiops, tuition hikes and program cuts. I plan to continue with my actions on senate — working as a member of the senate committee on student awards, ensuring tuition increase effects are minimized and ensuring students are dealt with fairly in academic matters, I would continue as a member of the senate committee on academic appeals. With respect to program cuts, I regard protecting those presently enrolled as paramount. 1 have established a rapport with, and the respectful acceptance of, many other members of senate, wno welcome continuity, and thus my influence ana effectiveness will con- Paddi Arthur The most important issue facing senate next year will be the management of the budget. As a student representative I feel that it is imperative that student senators become organized so that they can be an effective power base. The major function of the student senators will be to see that student concerns are articulated in the policy-making committees and that these concerns are recognized by the committee and hence by the senate. If I am elected to senate it will be as the student senator for law so my constituency will be the law students. I would, therefore, be interested in' looking after the interests of law students first and all students second. On the surface, across the board cuts appear to do less harm than selective cuts in the sense that we all suffer a little as opposed to some suffering a lot. In the long run, across the board cuts will detract from the excellence that the university could provide. If selec tive cuts have to be made I would expect a guarantee that those students already in a program will be allowed to complete their programs. Kathy Kerr The most important issues facing the senate are: student cutbacks, tuition fee increases, library hours and employment opportunities. One must examine the present allocation of funds within the university to ensure that they have been distributed most efficiently. Also new sources of funding (other than students) must be sought. The government must be contacted and made aware of the students' concerns over the above issues. (The Conservative government has already chopped the COSEP and the RCMP summer employment programs). A strong and persistent voice for the students is required. If program cuts had to be made then I would fight for across the board cuts. Science Kirk Hancock The most important issue facing the senate is dealing with the repercussions of budget cuts. Eliminating courses, entire programs and guarantees are the top of the agenda. The short and long-term effects affect every student, staff and faculty member on campus. As science rep, I propose to work with the senate by attending all senate and science undergraduate executive meetings. Secondly, I plan to keep students informed about issues through student publications and associations. I expect to receive student responses to be communicated to the senate. Although all programs should be evaluated equally, program cuts must be made selectively. Decisions will have to be based on a variety of factors: current and expected enrolment, staff and special equipment requirements and the needs of the community that supports this institution — no matter how niggardly. Students enrolled in programs must be allowed to finish the full course of studies. Robert Sansalone, running for senator-at-large, and Clarke Friss and Rene Thomsen, both running for senate forestry representative, were unreachable for comment. 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